Clinic Information

 School Nurse: 

The school clinic is open from 6:30a.m. to 2:30pm. Services Include:
*Assessment and intervention for injury/illness while at school.
*Medication administration. Parent to notify the school nurse if student needs prescription or over-the-counter medication while at school.
*Heath consultation with parents, staff and physicians
*Review of health records

Health Screenings

Students in the 9th grade will have their vision and hearing screened unless the parent has previously indicated the student not participate in screenings while at school. Parents will be notified in writing if student requires follow-up after the screening has been completed.

Health treatments and records are highly confidential and will only be shared with appropriate school personnel. In case of emergency, essential health information will be shared with emergency responders.

 Immunizations

A certificate of Immunization (DH 680) indicating compliance with the current required schedule of immunizations must be present prior to enrollment in school. Required immunizations for high school are: DTP/DTaP/DT series, Polio (OPV/IPV) series, MMR-2 doses, Hepatitis B series and Td booster after 11 years of age. If student has met the 7th grade requirements, no new immunizations are required for high school entry.

A physical examination is required for all students new to the district. A new physical is not required if student is transferring with in the school district from middle school to high school.

Medications and Treatment

Students that require medications in school need to obtain a “Physician Authorization for Medication” form from their doctor. This form is required for prescription and over-the-counter medications. It is also required if student carries an inhaler or epi-pen during school. Only inhalers and epi-pens may be carried on a student. All oral medications must be stored in the clinic.

If the student requires a health related monitoring device, including a blood glucose monitor, it is the responsibility of the parent to obtain a “Physician Authorization for Student Treatment” form from their doctor.